Cornelius News
Life-ring drive buoyed by Marine Commission
May 23. The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) is offering free US Coast Guard approved lifesaving rings to owners of docks, piers and boat houses. “It’s a carrot not a stick,” said John Johnson, the LNMC commissioner from Cornelius. The commission, the governing body for Lake Norman and its shoreline area for all matters relating […]
Motorists: Please steer clear of fires, fire apparatus, hoses
April 23. Everyone knows fire is incredibly dangerous, but not everyone realizes how dangerous it is to navigate anywhere near a fire or fire apparatus. Sparks and embers traveled far from the massive fire in South Park last week. And just days before, in Huntersville, vehicles drove over hoses during a major structural fire on […]
It’s been 6 months since Madalina was last seen getting off school bus
May 22. It’s been six months since Madalina Cojocari was last seen getting off her school bus in Victoria Bay. Meanwhile, the Cornelius Police Dept., FBI and SBI continue to search for her. On Sunday, they released this video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1298496367434161/?s=1×1 If you have any information, please call detectives at 704-892-7773. Gina Patterson, the lead CPD […]
Weekly calendar May 22- 29: Food & culture festival, farmers markets, concerts, Memorial Day observance
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, May 23 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | .May 23. Check in at Concierge starting at 5:45 pm. Bring your mat for the workout class. You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you come to five Be Well Birkdale classes, you get a prize. The […]
Bin 110: Here’s looking at you
May 22. By TL Bernthal. Since Bin 110 owner Andy Upchurch opened his upscale nightspot on West Catawba Avenue 5 and a half years ago, “the growth of the business has been incredible.” And likely to keep growing as Upchurch is taking over the space next door left vacant when On the Roxx moved down […]
Cornelius Jazz Festival today at Smithville Park!
May 20. The Cornelius Jazz Festival returns to Smithville Park this Saturday, May 20. The festival, with music, concessions, splash pad and more will take place from 5-9 pm at Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St. It’s free to attend. JMS Jazz Group will perform 5-6:30 pm and Buff Dillard performs 7-9 pm. Concessions Food […]
New affordable housing initiative connects landlords with qualified tenants
May 19. By Dave Vieser. While Cornelius is known for its affluence, there are many who struggle to find affordable housing in the town where they work. Economic growth has driven up housing prices and rents making it more difficult for low- and moderate-income families to pay for housing where they serve others. To help […]
Labor of Love: Thousands of baby items collected for young military families
May 19. By Dave Yochum. Three truckloads of baby items worth tens of thousands of dollars, including 85 baby blankets knitted by Alice Love of Graham, left Cornelius Town Hall yesterday evening. Love drove two hours from Graham to contribute to the Susan M. Tillis Foundation‘s annual Red White & Bundled baby shower which sends […]
Archery range to open; come get your Katniss on
May 19. The Town of Davidson invites the community to the Fisher Farm Archery Range grand opening on Sunday, May 21. The Fisher Farm Archery Range, 21215 Shearer Rd., has been a longtime vision and dream of Davidson resident Sterling Martin who has taught numerous archery programs in the past and served on the Town […]
MecDec Day: Book signing, revolutionary new beer at Lost Worlds Saturday
May 18. By Dave Yochum. Fourth of July rolls off the tongue like fireworks and watermelon, but author David Fleming says the right day to celebrate American independence is May 20 because on that date 248 years ago the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was signed. Sadly it was destroyed in a fire in 1800. Eye-witness […]
